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While searching out a few items for a board member I came across enough "good stuff" to get some torque going to the gears: I found my second build! Something in a semi-slammer league, but not too involved to become intimidating. All image....

What I found was an MPC '29 Woody that I had rearranged a few body panels on. It still needs some finishing on the joints and the hood/rad. shell, but it's all fairly simple.

The body is set on some stainless shim stock a friend had given me years ago. It cuts with scissors and leaves an edge as you see. This will be used, along with a very unique vintage engine, coming through the hood.

*Wheels and tires may change on a whim at any moment, most likely MANY times....

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Day got a little backed up and I never made it to the LHS. Did decide on wheels and engine.
Going with the Pegasus big & little Halibrand style wheels.
I'm going with an Ardun w/strombergs coming through the hood...
And like I said, it's called Woodn't for a reason
This is going to be fun!
*This is sitting waaaay too high

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OK, this is getting somewhere.
Here you can see the thin shim-stock I'm using for the inserts where the wood used to be.
Oh yeah, it's going to be a sedan delivery too.
This shot shows how thin this stuff is. And it cuts with manicure scissors!
I also C'ed the frame and dropped in a floor. I clipped the frame horns on the deuce rails and have started to rough-in the opening for the engine to stick through. I can't find the arbor for my dremel's saw, so I'm stuck until tomorrow when now I must go to my LHS.
Here's my last update for tonight.

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Just a quick post to show there is progress.
I attached the stainless inserts to .010 sheet plastic. Now I can clean it up and trim it when I need it. This stuff looks soooo nice.
Watching a re-broadcast of the Mets getting reamed earlier today. Time to hit the hobby room.....*